Story & Craft with Marc Preston

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  • Tiffany Lonsdale | From "Hail, Caesar!" to FX's "Snowfall" | Cowboy Boots & Crumpets

    Actor Tiffany Lonsdale from “Hail, Caesar!” and FX's “Snowfall” joins us on Story & Craft.

    Tiffany grew up between England and Dallas. Her work includes the Coen Brothers' “Hail, Caesar!,” “Ascension” and her role as Parissa on “Snowfall.” We talk about growing up in two countries and meeting Shohreh Aghdashloo.

    SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

    00:00 Tiffany Lonsdale joins Story & Craft

    0:07:25 Meeting Shohreh Agdashloo

    0:16:11 Acting Classes and Career Progression

    0:22:32 COVID Testing and Safety on Set

    0:25:57 Food Recommendations in Dallas and NOLA

    0:29:04 Bilingual Iranian Actress and Career Choices

    0:33:42 Film Set Tribes

    0:37:54 Finding Inspiration in Acting

    0:43:03 Seven Questions

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    54 min
  • Billy Magnussen | From "No Time to Die" to HBO's "The Survivor" | The Zen of The Nomadic Actor

    Actor Billy Magnussen from “No Time to Die” and HBO's “The Survivor” joins us on Story & Craft.

    Billy is a Tony-nominated stage actor who co-starred with Daniel Craig and Jeffrey Wright in “No Time to Die” and appears in “The Many Saints of Newark.” We talk about “The Survivor,” where he co-stars with Ben Foster for director Barry Levinson, and season 2 of HBO Max's “Made for Love” with Cristin Milioti.

    SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

    00:00 Billy Magnussen joins Story & Craft

    0:03:45 COVID's Impact on Auditions and Acting

    0:06:18 Actor's Experience as Nazi Officer

    0:12:51 Acting in a Weighty Film

    0:19:48 Journey Into Acting and Learning

    0:30:17 Bond Movie Set Experience

    0:40:25 Seven Questions

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    50 min
  • Beulah Koale | From "Hawaii Five-0" to "Dual" | Run It Straight

    Actor Beulah Koale from CBS's “Hawaii Five-0” and “Dual” joins us on Story & Craft.

    Beulah made his name in New Zealand before co-starring with Miles Teller in “Thank You for Your Service” and playing Junior Reigns on “Hawaii Five-0.” Now he co-stars with Karen Gillan and Aaron Paul in “Dual.” We talk about his career, his rugby days and our shared love of Hawaiian food.

    SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

    00:00 Beulah Koale joins Story & Craft

    0:02:47 Connections Between New Zealand and Polynesia

    0:09:23 Childhood in New Zealand

    0:16:53 Move to Hawaii for in-State Tuition

    0:25:51 Common Backgrounds of Actors

    0:28:48 Writers' Impact on Expression

    0:31:27 Unique Movie Experience With Aaron Paul

    0:40:26 Discussion About Hawaiian Cuisine

    0:46:42 Seven Questions

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    54 min
  • Chris Baker | From "Baker Daily" to Hulu's "The Estate" | Creating Your Own Story

    Actor and writer Chris Baker from “Baker Daily” and Hulu's “The Estate” joins us on Story & Craft.

    Chris made his name on YouTube, then wrote and starred in his first feature film, “The Estate,” now on Hulu. We talk about making movies, finding inspiration, and carving out your own creative space.

    SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

    00:00 Interview With Filmmaker Chris Baker

    0:04:13 Web Series Success and Controversial Removal

    0:13:38 LGBTQ+ Representation in Young Adult Entertainment

    0:17:51 Influential Actors and Pleasing Audiences

    0:24:44 Changing Landscape of Film and Streaming

    0:31:02 Streaming's Impact on Movie Viewing

    0:38:38 Resurgence of Adult-Oriented Movies

    0:50:05 Seven Questions

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    58 min
  • Allegra Edwards | Stories from Amazon Prime's "Upload" | Downloading the Upload

    Actor Allegra Edwards from Prime Video's “Upload” joins us on Story & Craft.

    Allegra plays Ingrid on “Upload,” from creator Greg Daniels. We talk about her background, setting creative goals, her work on “Modern Family,” and acting alongside Adam Sandler.

    SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

    00:00 Allegra Edwards joins Story & Craft

    0:04:48 Greg Daniels' Vision for Character Ingrid

    0:10:28 Distinguishing Drama From Theatricality

    0:16:02 First on-Camera Experience and Nervousness

    0:20:26 Working With Adam Sandler on Show

    0:24:43 Responsibility, Confidence, and Inspirations in Acting

    0:28:32 Inspirations, Bucket Lists, and on-Set Relationships

    0:30:28 Discussion of Filmmakers and Their Work

    0:41:19 Seven Questions

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    51 min
  • Ariel Vromen | From "The Iceman" to "1992" | Maestro of Stories & Beats

    Director Ariel Vromen from “The Iceman” and “1992” joins us on Story & Craft.

    Ariel has directed “Criminal,” “The Iceman” and “The Angel,” working with Kevin Costner, Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot, Chris Evans, Winona Ryder and Gary Oldman, and he also performs as a DJ. We talk about his service in the Israel Defense Forces, the night he took Kevin Costner to a techno concert, the craft of directing, and where moviemaking is headed.

    SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

    00:00 Ariel Vromen joins Story & Craft

    0:09:22 Taking a Creative Path in Life

    0:18:57 Challenges of Filmmaking and Changing Landscape

    0:24:53 The Changing Landscape of Content Creation

    0:34:43 Streaming's Role in the Film Industry

    0:44:30 Build Trust, Work With a-List Actors

    0:51:27 Casting and the Importance of Villains

    0:59:49 Discussion on Cinematography and Personal Influences

    1:11:50 Reflecting on Life, Music, and Movies

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    1 hr 23 min
  • Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters | Stories from "Help...I'm Alive" | The Zen of the Set List

    Academy Award winner Billy Bob Thornton and JD Andrew of The Boxmasters join us on Story & Craft to talk about their album "Help...I'm Alive."

    Billy Bob's work runs from "Sling Blade" and "Bad Santa" to "Fargo," "Goliath" and Paramount+'s "1883." He formed The Boxmasters with JD Andrew in 2007. We talk about music, touring, and how making a record compares to making a movie.

    SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

    00:00 - Billy Bob Thornton and J.D. Andrew join Story & Craft

    0:01:39 - Thornton on Music and Film

    0:08:41 - Formation of a Band With Influences

    0:16:27 - Recording Process

    0:19:09 - Recording Music in Live Settings

    0:22:17 - Indie Record Stores and Vinyl Value

    0:27:21 - ZZ Top's Influence on Texas Tours

    0:32:59 - Current Musical Influences

    0:46:52 - Pursuing Passion in Music Industry

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    52 min
  • Billy Burke | From "Twilight" to Netflix's "Maid" | Guitars & Vampires

    Actor Billy Burke from "Twilight" and Netflix's "Maid" joins us on Story & Craft.

    Billy's TV work runs from "24" to "Revolution" and "Zoo," and he played Charlie Swan, Bella's father, in the "Twilight" films. Now on Netflix's "Maid" and "9-1-1: Lone Star," he talks about his early career, his music and raising a teenager.

    SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

    00:00 Billy Burke joins Story & Craft

    02:17 Billy Burke's Early Career and Music

    03:53 The Grunge Era and Seattle's Music Scene

    05:02 Transition to Acting and Early Roles

    08:44 Memorable Roles and Experiences

    31:03 The Twilight Saga and Its Impact

    35:11 Navigating the Uncertainty of Acting Gigs

    35:48 Preference Between TV and Indie Films

    38:46 Memories of Revolution and Other Shows

    42:58 The Impact of Streaming Platforms

    01:00:58 Wrapping Up and Future Projects

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    1 hr 6 min
  • Craig Shoemaker | Stories from Netflix & Showtime's "Daditude" | A Prescription for Laughter

    Comedian Craig Shoemaker from Netflix and Showtime's "Daditude" joins us on Story & Craft.

    Craig, known to many as "The Lovemaster," has stand-up specials on Comedy Central, Showtime, Netflix and Prime Video, plus Emmys and an American Comedy Award. We talk about comedy during COVID, cancel culture and how comedy changes with society. Craig shares why he now offers laughter as medicine, and we remember Bob Saget and Louie Anderson.

    SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

    00:00 Craig Shoemaker joins Story & Craft

    03:48 Navigating Comedy During COVID

    05:24 The Impact of Cancel Culture

    08:51 The Role of Laughter in Healing

    13:36 The Evolution of Comedy and Society

    29:01 The Distraction of Technology

    40:45 Passing Down Values and Loyalty

    41:22 Legacy and Remembering Loved Ones

    43:45 The Joy of Storytelling and Writing

    45:56 Challenges in the Writing Industry

    50:03 Reflections on Bob Saget and Louie Anderson

    54:52 Teaching and Spreading Laughter

    01:02:58 Seven Questions

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    1 hr 19 min
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    3 min

About Story & Craft with Marc Preston

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Story & Craft is Marc Preston’s venue for offering up entertaining, insightful and inspiring conversations. Marc has spent over three decades as a successful actor, voiceover talent, and…